KNOTGRASS

The herb is considered to be a treasure of protein, cellulose, tannins & sugars. 
It also contains phosphor, calcium, zinc, ascorbic acid, silicon & carotin.

Knotgrass has a diuretic activity helping to increase elimination of unwanted toxic waste alleviating inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, gout, repetitive strain & skin inflammation.
It has been used for centuries in folk medicine for coughs, bronchial catarrh, inflammations of the mouth & upper respiratory tract, liver & kidney disorders. 
Knotgrass has astringent properties, rendering an infusion of it useful in bleeding piles & all hemorrhages. 
Knotgrass can be used against gingivitis. 


It is a mild & quite diffusive relaxant & stimulant, antispasmodic in action & of decided usefulness in flatulent colic & painful menstruation. 

It also helps to expel urinary tract stones. 


Knotgrass is recommended for diarrhea, dysentery & enteritis.
Good for bronchitis, whooping cough, jaundice & lung problems.
As a blood coagulant, it is useful for all forms of internal bleeding, including stomach ulcers; snake bites,blood purifier, inflammations, swellings, toothache, gangrene, canker sores,venereal sores, ear infections, pyelitis & piles.
Knotgrass has been successfully used for cholera infantum, a serious condition with simultaneous vomiting & diarrhea in infants. 
Supports the function of the musculoskeletal system. 
Knotgrass is is known to improve the elasticity & strength of connective tissues in the body, especially the joints,it also works as an anti-inflammatory by helping the body eliminate toxins.

An astringent to combat bed-wetting, dysentery, enteritis.

This herb is a slow & gentle treatment, so treatments may take several months to be effective.
When taken for a long period, it's a good solvent for kidney & bladder stones.
The decoction made from knotgrass was administered to kill worms. 
An ointment made from the plant is an excellent remedy for sores.
The fresh juice has been found effectual to stay bleeding of the nose, squirted up the nose & applied to the temples. 

A strong tea held in the mouth for 5 minutes relieves toothache & stops bleeding gums. Prolonged use is said to harden loose, spongy gums & make teeth less sensitive. Helps prevent tooth decay.

Taken regularly, the tea or the tincture dissolves gravel & stones.
Externally in the form of baths it is great for various skin diseases in children.
As a gargle for sore throats & as a douche for vaginal inflammations.

PRECAUTIONS:

Don't use it if you have blood clots.

RECIPES:

Lung diseases such as rheumatism & diseases of the digestive system infusion:

2 tsp of crushed herb to a 1 cup of hot water,
infuse  for 15 minutes &  
take 3-4 tbsp a day. 

Kidney stones:

Chamomile & knotgrass
Mix equal parts of these herbs in water, heat & drink daily for 5 weeks. 
Drink a little all day.

Tea for alcohol addiction:

A combination of 3 parts of thyme root & 
2 parts each of knot-grass tops & wormwood tops
Adding this combination in boiling water & drinking it helps in the home treatment of alcohol addiction.

Infusion: 

steep 4 tsp. flowering herb in 1 cup water for 5 minutes. 
Take 1 to 1 1/2 cups a day, a mouthful at a time, as needed.

Decoction: 

4 tsp. flowering herb in 1 cup water. 
Take a mouthful at a time, as needed. 

For stomach & intestinal problems, take 1 to 1 1/2 cups a day
for lung problems 1 1/2 cups a day.

Infusion: 

Take 3 tbsp of dry herb to 200 ml of boiling water, close the lid & heat in water bath for 15 min. 
Let it cool at room temperature for 45 minutes,strain. 
Bring the volume back to 200 ml by adding boiling water. 
Take 1/3 - 1/2 cup 2-3 times a day before meals. 

Juice: 

Use well developed plants gathered during flowering. 
Take 1/2-1 glass of juice with 1 tbsp of honey 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. 


Tea: 

2 tbsp herb to 250 ml of cold water & bring to a boil. 
In exchange treatment for cleaning the skin, during the spring & fall prevention courses drink daily for several weeks 2-3 cups. 
When diarrhea,cough & hoarseness, rheumatism, gout, kidney & bladder, urinary retention & recurrent pain of hemorrhoids  - sip 3 cups a day over the day.
Tea applied topically in the form of lotions on poorly healing wounds, especially in trophic ulcers. 

Bathtub for children: 

knot-grass - 5 parts, leaves, 
birch - 3 parts, 
nettle - 3 parts, 
chamomile - 3 parts, 
black currant - 4 parts, 
wild rosmary - 4 parts, 
wild pansy - 4 parts, 
tetterwort - 4 parts, twigs 
snowball tree - 4 pieces, 
burdock root - 4 parts, 
thyme - 5 parts, 
Great for various skin diseases. 

Pancreatic disorders:

50 g agrimony
50 g knotgrass
50 g shepherd's purse
40 g yarrow
Prepare the mixed herbs as a hot infusion & sip 3 cups
throughout the day. 

Thyroid gland disorders:


45 g lemon balm
45 g cleavers
45 g calendula
45 g oak bark
45 g sage
45 g speedwell
30 g iceland moss
30 g knotgrass
30 g rosemary
Prepare the mixed herbs as a hot infusion & drink 2-3 cups
daily.

MAGIC:

Knot grass is used in spells to bind & restrict someone, to control a person's movements in some way, or to symbolically tie things down. 
The Iroquois carry powdered knot grass in a packet to draw love; they say that slipping some into a prospective mate's tea will make you seem more attractive.
Used for binding any problems one has. 
Place in your hand & visualise them being drawn into the knotweed & then burn the herb & discard the ashes.
Carry knotweed to strengthen & protect your eyes.
To bind your woes & worries, hold knotweed & place your problems into it, once you have visualized it absorbing all your problems, burn it.
The knotweed plant is joyous & moves its branches when the wise person, who knows how to love it, approaches it. 
A herb to increase emotional commitment & encourage fidelity, it can be used for ensuring promises are kept & for all rituals involving knots.